Particularly at this time, a bold initiative to expand trade and investment could make a significant contribution to our strategy to strengthen growth and create jobs.
The Director-General, in her opening remarks, stressed the enormous importance of the next Medium-Term Strategy, which should articulate in a compelling fashion the contribution of the Organization to two core challenges: peace and sustainable development.
The President also updated the Prime Minister on his review of our strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan and thanked him for his country's significant contribution to the effort in Afghanistan.